A/N: Thank you to everyone who has favorited this story and reviewed it, I greatly appreciate it. This story is the first one I have planned out completely and one which really makes me wish I could draw (there are certain scenes I'd love to see drawn ). Again, I don't own the anything in this story save for the plot and my original character (who will be appearing soon). Also, once this story is over, please look out for my next Seiya/Usagi story (it'll be loosely based off my favorite Korean drama, Snow White) Enjoy the fic.
Chibi-Usa sat on the edge of the fountain in the courtyard of the palace, waiting for Helios to arrive. She had sent him a message a few days ago that she desperately needed to speak with him. Her heart felt like it was made of iron because of what she was about to do. She didn't want to hurt Helios, and was going to back down until she heard her mother's words echo in her mind, 'I want you to follow your heart and marry the one you truly love'.
Chibi-Usa's resolve grew stronger with those words as she saw Helios approach her. He gave her his warmest smile as he approached her, sitting beside her and placing a tender kiss on her cheek. "It's a pleasure to see you today, my small maiden, what is it do you need to tell me?" he asked, looking at her with a puzzled look in his eyes.
Chibi-Usa took a deep breath, gathering up all her courage and looked him in his eyes. "Helios, I know that we've been together for a long time, and that we are to be married soon, but there is something very important I need to tell you. After we battled Nehelenia, and you left to Elysian, a new evil came to Earth to use the power of children's dreams to create a black hole that would destroy the planet. One of our allies was a dream fairy named Peruru. It wasn't long that I began to have feelings for him. However, since I was in love with you then, I ignored my feelings. It was until you proposed to me that I realized that the one I wanted to marry was Peruru. What I'm trying to say is that although I love you, it's not the same type of love I felt for you before. I can't marry you, and I'm sorry" she said, trying so hard to fight back the tears in her eyes.
Helios was naturally shocked and very hurt by this. He wanted to lash out at the man who stole her heart, but soon, his rationality kicked in once he saw tears in her eyes. It couldn't have been easy for her to admit something like this to herself, let alone him. He let out a soft sigh. "If that's how you feel, I understand. I can't say that my heart is not broken, but as long as this man will make you happy, I will be here to support you as a friend" he said with a sad smile on his face.
Chibi-Usa snapped her head up to look up at him. She had been so scared he wouldn't want anything to do with her, or even get violently angry, but he was understanding and calm. "Thank you so much, I'm still very sorry for the hurt this has caused you, and hope you will one day find happiness" she said, giving her friend a huge. Helios hugged back, and said, "You said his name was Peruru, correct?"
Chibi-Usa nodded, looking a bit confused as to where Helios was going with this. "In my kingdom, Elysion, there is a dream fairy by that name. I believe he could be the one you love. Do you want me to take you to him?" he asked. Chibi-Usa didn't hesitate at nodding her head enthusiastically. Helios gently took her hand, and led her to his pegasus, helping onto him. He pulled the reigns firmly and the pegasus, and flew towards Elysian
Meanwhile, in Elysian, Peruru was in the temple that was in the center of the kingdom. He had come here to this place because this was the home of all beings connected to dreams. The ruler, Helios, had made him caretaker of the temple along with the temple maidens. He had heard when he came here that Helios was to marry Queen Serenity's daughter, Chibi-Usa. When he had heard this, his heart broke. The girl he loved and thought of was going to marry another. 'I hope you will be happy' he thought as he walked down the steps of the temple.
Helios finally reached Elysion, and landed near the temple, he got off and let Chibi-Usa down. "He's the care taker of the temple here in Elysian. That's probably where he'll be", Helios said, "Go to him." Chibi-Usa nodded and began to head towards the temple. As she approached, she noticed a slender figure walking down the steps. Her breath hitched as she recognized it as Peruru. He had grown taller, his body had become a bit toned though a bit lithe, and his face had matured into that of a handsome young man. "Peruru!" she yelled out, hoping he would look her way and notice her.
Peruru stopped suddenly when he heard his name being called. He looked to where he heard the sound, and saw a young woman with pink hair, and red eyes. He couldn't believe that here in the flesh was Chibi-Usa. He walked down the steps as quickly as he could until he was a few feet from her. "Chibi-Usa-chan, I thought I'd never see you again. Are you here to see Helios?" he asked, feeling a sharp pain in his heart when he asked that. She simply shook her head, and slowly made her way over to him.
Both their hearts were pounding and their cheeks were flushed with a pink hue. "Peruru, I didn't come here for Helios, I came here for you. I was going to marry him, but I realized that the one I loved all along was you" she said, her eyes staring deeply into his. "Please, I need to know if you feel the same way" she whispered, hoping that he did.
Peruru couldn't believe his ears, the girl who held his heart was now right in front of him, telling him he felt the same. He was unsure if this was an illusion or a cruel joke. It wasn't until he saw Helios standing from afar; giving him a nod of approval that he knew this was real. "You have no idea how long I wanted to hear you say that. I love you too, Chibi-Usa" he said, bending down, and capturing her lips in a tender kiss.
Chibi-Usa felt a fire wash over her body as Peruru kissed her. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer to her, deepening the kiss. Soon, they pulled away slowly, looking into each other's eyes. "Peruru, will you be the one to marry me?" she asked. Peruru smiled a big smile and said, "I will, and I promise to make you the happiest bride."
Helios approached the two and said, "Congratulations to the both of you. I wish you both all the happiness in the world. I will make sure to attend the wedding." Chibi-Usa couldn't be happier than she was now. She was finally with the one she loved, and they would marry soon. With that, Peruru scooper her up into his arms, and flew back to Crystal Tokyo to tell everyone the good news.